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A Moving Experience with an Historic House
The Ebenezer Stone House was constructed in 1788 facing a country lane in pastoral Newton, Massachusetts, and served as a working farmhouse for the Volante family well into the 20th century. Today, this historic home has been given a new outlook facing Dedham Street while being updated with all the amenities and infrastructure of a modern home.
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This property now has the best of both worlds: authentic New England charm upstairs with an all-new stone-faced foundation and spacious, light-filled basement below.
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The 1788 house (above) was jacked off its rubble cellar walls, moved to its new location and new concrete foundations poured (below).
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Torrey Architecture provided the renderings and permit documents required by the City of Newton's Historical Commission and Building Department to relocate and restore this listed house on its own local historic district, allowing for the subdivision of its owner's double lot. The Ebenezer Stone House now faces Dedham Street, with its restored wrap-around porches open to a sunny private yard.
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Following a dramatic and technically challenging house-moving procedure, the goals of historic preservation have been realized for one of the oldest houses in this Newton neighborhood.
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Team:
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Project Team:
Torrey Architecture, Inc.
Designs by Sami, Structural Engineers
Thomas Wirth Associates, Landscape Architecture
Verne T. Porter, Civil Engineers
Wm. Brandon, General Contractor
Geddes Building Movers
Real Estate Agent:
Jeff Groper
The Jeff Groper Group
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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David W. Torrey, AIA
Peter Lewitt
Wayne Soverns
Kennebec Kitchens
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Torrey Architecture and Historic Homes
David W. Torrey, AIA has renovated and restored historic houses in Massachusetts for over thirty years. Preserving historic details and adding modern amenities allows these homes to adapt to their owners' lifestyles while giving back to their communities.
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In Newton, we have designed thoughtful renovations and additions for clients who share our love of history, preserving the street façades while integrating creative additions into the private rear gardens.
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The City of Newton takes pride in its historic building legacy. Historic Newton's yearly house tour is coming up on May 20, and we recommend attending this enlightening event.
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Torrey Architecture, Inc.
Torrey Architecture provides our clients with complete architectural services, from concept sketches through building occupancy. We assist property owners, commercial tenants and stewards of community facilities in the realization of architectural projects for buildings and sites. We assemble and lead a team of professionals to address the specific technical requirements of the project and guide our clients through the entire design process, from goal clarification through schematic designs, engineering, cost control, construction documents, contractor selection, permitting, construction and building maintenance.
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